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- The Wreck Of The Old '97 Lyrics / with translationsThey gave him his orders at Monroe, Virginia,
Sayin' "Steve, you're way behind time;
It's 8:38, and it's the Old '97;
Gotta put her into Danville on time."
Chorus:
Well, it's a mighty rough road from Lynchburg down to Danville,
On a line with a three-mile grade;
It was down that line where he lost his air-brakes;
You can see what a jump he made.
Steve Brady he said to his black, greasy fireman,
"Shovel on a little more coal;
I'm waitin' to pass them wide-open mountains;
Gonna see the Old '97 roll."
(Chorus)
He's comin' down that line makin' ninety miles an hour;
The whistle broke into a scream;
They found him in the wreck with his hand upon the throttle;
He'd been scalded to death by steam.
(Chorus)
Well, come on now, all you ladies;
From this time on, now learn;
Don't you ever say harsh words to your true-lovin' husband;
He'll leave you and never return.
(Chorus)
(Instrumental bridge)
Well, he's comin' down that line makin' ninety miles an hour;
And the whistle broke into a scream;
They found him in the wreck with his hand upon the throttle;
He'd been scalded to death by steam.
(Chorus thrice)
Sayin' "Steve, you're way behind time;
It's 8:38, and it's the Old '97;
Gotta put her into Danville on time."
Chorus:
Well, it's a mighty rough road from Lynchburg down to Danville,
On a line with a three-mile grade;
It was down that line where he lost his air-brakes;
You can see what a jump he made.
Steve Brady he said to his black, greasy fireman,
"Shovel on a little more coal;
I'm waitin' to pass them wide-open mountains;
Gonna see the Old '97 roll."
(Chorus)
He's comin' down that line makin' ninety miles an hour;
They found him in the wreck with his hand upon the throttle;
He'd been scalded to death by steam.
(Chorus)
Well, come on now, all you ladies;
From this time on, now learn;
Don't you ever say harsh words to your true-lovin' husband;
He'll leave you and never return.
(Chorus)
(Instrumental bridge)
Well, he's comin' down that line makin' ninety miles an hour;
And the whistle broke into a scream;
They found him in the wreck with his hand upon the throttle;
He'd been scalded to death by steam.
(Chorus thrice)
Facts about The Wreck Of The Old '97
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The Wreck Of The Old '97 is written by Pd Traditional, Bruce Woodley, Athol Guy, Keith Leon Potger, Judith Durham.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the Wreck of the Old 97 by The Seekers narrates the heartbreaking incident of the train conductor who loses control of his locomotive yet still tries to keep up with the schedule, metaphorically representing the risks of going too far. A major part of the old '97 lyrics encapsulates the feelings of angst, despair, heartbreak, reflection, and nostalgia. Simultaneously, the song conveys the virtues of grit and rebellion as well as the themes of tragedy and loss, danger and risk. The lyrics include graphic descriptions of a train accident and the death of the conductor, which could be rather strong for kids. Besides, the motifs of danger and loss underpinning the whole story call for a cautionary rating for parents regarding the content.
Who wrote The Wreck Of The Old '97 lyrics?
The Wreck Of The Old '97 is written by Pd Traditional, Bruce Woodley, Athol Guy, Keith Leon Potger, Judith Durham.
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What is the meaning behind The Wreck Of The Old '97 lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the Wreck of the Old 97 by The Seekers narrates the heartbreaking incident of the train conductor who loses control of his locomotive yet still tries to keep up with the schedule, metaphorically representing the risks of going too far. A major part of the old '97 lyrics encapsulates the feelings of angst, despair, heartbreak, reflection, and nostalgia. Simultaneously, the song conveys the virtues of grit and rebellion as well as the themes of tragedy and loss, danger and risk. The lyrics include graphic descriptions of a train accident and the death of the conductor, which could be rather strong for kids. Besides, the motifs of danger and loss underpinning the whole story call for a cautionary rating for parents regarding the content.
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